For Fun
The Monster of Aneh-ta
Leaving the Oracle’s temples, I pull my hood up and rub the velvet ruby-red material against my cheek. I wipe the tears away as I sign to soothe my nerves and to kill the beast that killed my fiancé. The whisper of the oracle still lingers in my ears as I march through the woods in search of the labyrinth that holds the Monster of Aneh-ta. Damien took on a quest himself to bring back the creature's head but failed and, as a result, lost his life. I refuse to face such a fate myself, so now I march with the sole intent of bringing back the beast’s head and saving our noble city from its wrath. As I get closer to the labyrinth, I hear the serenade of the waterfall that guards it. I round the corner and my jaw drops at the sight before me. I watch this modest waterfall cascade into the small river below it. I expected a loud roaring presence but am met by this peaceful place. It almost shakes my resolve to where I had to fight not to turn around and go home. But at that moment, the sun shines down on the clearing and I am awash in this peaceful glow that the sun’s warmth provides. I raise my hands and embrace the warm light with a sigh of soothing calmness, and suddenly I feel a weight drop into my hands. I open my eyes to find the legendary sword or Swin in my hands. It glows with an effervescence that brings me all the courage I need to do what I must. I mutter a few words of thanks to Athena as she strengthens my resolve. Then begin to march toward the waterfall, prepared to face the enigma that is the Monster of Aneh-ta. The flickering torchlight allows my eyes to adjust more easily as I enter the maze below the waterfall, and I swallow the last of fear in preparation for my coming battle. It appears the beast has been waiting for me as I round the first corner and encounter it. Suddenly, the beast roars and my velvet hood comes off as its green breath clouds my vision. In the blink of an eye, I put my faith in Athena and she guides the sword to victory, killing the monster of Aneh-ta and saving our city.
By Donna Fox (HKB)4 months ago in Poets
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